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No Flags Etc. - A Potted History... So, what became of No Flags Etc.? Hotly tipped in the late eighties as the South Wales band most likely to., the flame of success burned bright and brief before obscurity beckoned. A classic case of learning to run too soon, within months of forming the band had already notched up a series of winning radio and TV appearances as well as a burgeoning cult following on the South Wales live scene. The first single followed shortly after. Two and a half minutes of pure pop (Wonderful), grandiosely available only in 12 inch form, the song was widely played and purchased and it was surely only a matter of time before the serious offers came rolling in. Several flirtations with the majors led nowhere and gradually the popularity The Flags brand of low-tech popnology gave way to a coarser, more corrosive sound. The inevitable line up changes ensued as inertia and ennui took their toll. Still active, however, throughout the early nineties and gathering an apparent orchestra of associate musicians along the way, the band's sound changed with the addition of brass, sax and keyboards. Now recording again, No Flags Etc seemed poised to make a real impact and negotiations were well under way for the release of their debut album Voila Godot when tragedy struck The death of guitarist and founder member Martyn was a life altering event for all concerned and forced a reassessment of priorities. Indeed it was 1996 before the band again raised its head a

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